The Consumption Of Internet Pornography And Sexual Addictions

When scrutinizing the criteria it also noteworthy clinically these juvenile sex offenders can also fall under Paraphilia-Related Disorders (PRD) which has been reported as having uncontrollable pornography and masturbation. According to Kafka he purports, “The commonly reported PRD 's include compulsive masturbation, protracted promiscuity, pornography dependence, telephone or cybersex dependence, in severe sexual desire and compatibility.” (Kafka, 2003a, p. 443). It has been noted by the Justice Center statistically juvenile sex offenders do struggle greatly with excessive masturbation and pornography. These two pieces alone are not enough to meet the criteria for the diagnosis of Hypersexual Disorder however; it should alert the clinician

"Hypersexual Disorder" failed to be included in the appendix of the DSM-V (APA, 2012). This was mainly due to the risks associated with pathologising normal behaviours, and the potential forensic implications associated with such a diagnosis (Kafka, 2010). However, both the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine recognise that a disorder exists in which sexual behaviour is addictive (World Health Organisation, 2007; American Society of Addiction Medicine, 2011)

Individuals who are hypersexual and does not take any for of medication is hard to diagnosis. Hypersexual individuals excessively masturbate, several times a day. The person obsesses about sex to the point that interferes with their lifestyle. They frequently spend an enormous amount of time planning their sexual activity; where, when, and how. Hypersexual individual craves sex like drug addicts or alcoholics. The often view pornography or use sexual explicit websites or other internet services. Consisting of adult magazines, porn websites, adult chat rooms, paying a copious amount of money to watch sexual activity via webcams, or using dating sites that connect individuals for a hookup and videos. They frequently use an excessive amount of phone sex services. Often, having one-night stands with a total stranger or prostitutes. They also have multiple extra relationships or hookup with various sex partners frequently. Also, they are inclined to be emotionally detached from their sexual partners. Additionally, they are unable to stop despite the consequences. These individuals tend to experience guilt and despair after sexual activity (LeVay & Baldwin,

The issue that will be addressed in this paper is the controversial debate regarding the underlying nature of problematic sexual behavior and if major addictive processes can best understand these behaviors. The primary focus for both sides of this debate is the conceptualization of sexual addiction and its diagnostic criteria. Research pertaining sexual addiction is very limited and professionals in the psychiatric field have expressed many different opinions on this concept. Sexologists most commonly do not believe in sex addiction and view the term as conservative and have dismissed it as a sex-negative paradigm. However, there are many psychologists that do believe in the concept of sex addiction and view it as a disorder or cause for

For many years there has been a lot of arguments about the ethical and morality of pornography. pornography is defined as the depiction of erotic behavior intended to cause sexual excitement. When it coms down to pornography, people have different opinions about it. Some people might find it moral because it gives them pleasure and it satisfies them physically. some individuals see it as a form of art that describes the figure of a human body in an artistic form. Others see it as immoral because it harms and degrades an individual. Personally I believe that it all depends how pornography is conducted and how we respond to it. It can be morally healthy that we like it because it makes us happy, such as it helps with your marriage relationship in intimacy, and it can be immoral when it is used in an unhealthy that we do not like it because hurts an innocent person.

Stein, Dan J., M.D., Donald W. Black, M.D., Nathan Shapira, M.D., and Robert Spitzer, M.D. "Hypersexual Disorder and Preoccupation With Internet Pornography." The American Journal of Psychiatry. American Psychiatric Publishing, 1 Oct. 2001. Web. 19 June 2014.

Patrick Carnes(2004) is a PhD who has been at the forefront of sexual addition. To date he has written ten books on the topic and is currently working on two more. While he agrees that the disorder is difficult to understand, he has devoted a great deal of time to creating a better understanding and making sure that those who suffer from the disease can be properly diagnosed and receive necessary treatment. As with the diagnosis of any disease, there must be a concrete list of symptoms and the patient must experience all or some to be diagnosed. Therefore, Carnes(2004) has developed ten specific characteristics that he feels define a sex addict. A list of symptoms has made the disease easier to diagnose because psychologists and researchers are now able to look for the above specific traits. However, despite these concrete symptoms, the addiction can be difficult to diagnose because addicts tend to be secretive and too embarrassed to share details about what happens behind closed doors. The disorder can also be masked by other forms of Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Manic Depression. Some of the other common obsessions that may coexist with a sexual addiction are gambling, food, alcohol and drugs. Many researchers believe that sexual addiction may be the root of the problem by

There are differences of opinion among sexologists, sociologists, psychologists and other specialists as to whether the phenomenon represents an actual addiction or even a psychological/psychiatric condition at all. Components of the sexual addiction model draw an analogy between hyper sexuality and substance addiction or behavioral problems like gambling addiction, recommending 12-step and other

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The underlying causes of out-of-control sexual behavior has led to contentious arguments, since the underlying causes of the behavior determine how it should be treated. This literature review looks at the possible causes of sexual dysfunction in the form of overactive sexual activities. Using internet search terms including sexual addiction, sexual dependency, and hypersexuality, information was gathered on historical and current viewpoints on the causes of such behavior to determine whether overactive sexual activity should be classified as an addiction. Factors including psychological issues, comorbidity issues, and social issues were examined. While there are limited studies that indicate that the brain of those who participate in risky sexual behavior respond in much the same way as those who experience drug addiction, there is strong evidence that these behaviors are brought about by underlying causes such as child sexual abuse and psychological disorders such as bi-polar disorder. Careful examination of the patient’s history should be conducted to determine if overactive sexual activity is due to an underlying condition.

Thus far we have been looking at healthy individuals regarding sexual motivation and sexual behavior. However, there are also studies that specifically look at individuals with compulsive sexual behaviors. Compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) or hypersexuality has been difficult to define. There are those that would measure it purely based on the number of orgasms an individual achieves in a specified time frame, but as Bradford (2001) stated there needs to also be an interference with the individual’s life rather than just the actual completion of orgasms. In a study by Voon and associates (2014), the researchers used the definition for CSB as excessive or problematic engagement in sex. This definitions encompasses both those individuals

The results were that being hypersexual causes about seven or more orgasms per week for a minimum duration of six months. They reported that their hypersexual activity began between the ages of 19 and 21. The most common sexual behaviors were compulsive masturbation (67%), protracted promiscuity (56%), and dependence on pornography (41%). The most common paraphilias were exhibitionism (35%), voyeurism (27%), and pedophilia (25%). This research given shows a useful operational definition for men. A valid criterion for Hypersexuality in men may thus not be valid for women (Hyde & Delamater,

Compulsive sexual behavior or “hypersexuality” as it has been termed, is a disorder that is currently under scrutiny for whether or not it is an actual mental disorder. Some doctors claim that people who claim to be sex addicts merely have high libidos, but those who disagree see it as an intimacy disorder, a real problem. Sexual release does cause a “high,” because the body releases certain endorphins or “feel-good” hormones.

Pornography sits at the intersection of art and obscenity, sexuality and morality. Explicit depictions of sex predate civilization, from figurines of Venus to cave paintings (Rudgley, 2000, p.195). However, during several periods throughout history more structured and intentional erotic works have been viewed as scandalous and immoral, especially in times of conservative religiosity. As sexuality became villainized into a personal sin and private affair, pornography became increasingly taboo, and blurred lines were drawn to divide fine artistic depictions of sexuality from depraved acts of carnality. Consequently its consumption has oscillated in legality, industry, and cultural acceptance. In more recent times, pornography has become a commodity coupled with culture and sexuality, especially as sex has become a topic for public rather than strictly private discussion (Cossman, 2009). Being able to freely explore eroticism is a symptom of a larger phenomenon of sexual liberation, which is also reflected in modern gay and transgender rights movements. Unfortunately, the timing of society’s greater freedom of sexual expression coincides with and, perhaps, perpetuates the heightened risks of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), in particular, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the subsequent acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Triggered, panicked, or maybe perhaps shookt, which is a millennial slang word for shaken, is probably the reactions of some of our fellow countrymen who take pleasure in viewing pornographic material on the internet after waking up to President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to implement a ban that will remove the country’s easy access to many adult websites (Yee). Our country has a wide array of internet-related issues, from cyber bullying to cyber-sex dens, the wildfire spread of fake news and scams on social media (“Senate tackles spread”), and the horrible slow internet connection that telecommunication companies provide (Adel). However, among all of these digital dilemmas that we Filipinos face every day, it is internet pornography that gets wiped out first in the current government’s goal of “cleansing” the country of crime, corruption, and immorality. The Malacañan Palace states that one of the reasons for the nationwide ban on pornography is President Duterte’s disapproval of the existence of explicit videos from adult-oriented online sites, which he describes as lascivious (Ramos). The irony in this statement cannot be easily ignored because subjective or not, this came from a chauvinistic man with a misogynistic mindset who disgustingly made rape jokes (“Philippines’ Duterte”), who is also a self-confessed womanizer, and not surprisingly a champion for adultery (“Duterte draws”). To simplify this, since His Excellency does not watch and enjoy explicit content on the internet, then the citizens of this country cannot either.